So, this is something I've always wondered about, especially regarding controlled substances. On the one hand, I know that for pharmacies in general, doing stuff like constantly ordering large amount of C2's, ordering specific manufacturers, not properly filling out triplicate forms, etc. can put a pharmacy on the naughty list, and lead to a visit. However, as far as individual pharmacists, what are some reasons we might get in trouble regarding controlled substances?
Aside from the obvious, that is, a patient suing us due to direct harm, when would the DEA and/or BoP come after us? With regards to filling certain combos/doses, etc, I've heard some pharmacists say that as long as we call Dr and clarify/document, then we are in the clear (legally); others I've met are much more strict: don't matter if Dr is aware/ok'ed it, patient's been on it for years, being monitored, has tried/failed other alternatives, etc... if we fill it, and something goes wrong, then we are just as culpable.
I imagine the truth lies somewhere in between, but I'm curious if anyone here has had any experience in the matter: would the regulatory agencies ever go after individual pharmacists over one single risky rx/combo that you filled but forgot to document, or is it more like they make a routine visit, look at randomly chosen prescriptions that were filled in the past, and find issues with it?
Aside from the obvious, that is, a patient suing us due to direct harm, when would the DEA and/or BoP come after us? With regards to filling certain combos/doses, etc, I've heard some pharmacists say that as long as we call Dr and clarify/document, then we are in the clear (legally); others I've met are much more strict: don't matter if Dr is aware/ok'ed it, patient's been on it for years, being monitored, has tried/failed other alternatives, etc... if we fill it, and something goes wrong, then we are just as culpable.
I imagine the truth lies somewhere in between, but I'm curious if anyone here has had any experience in the matter: would the regulatory agencies ever go after individual pharmacists over one single risky rx/combo that you filled but forgot to document, or is it more like they make a routine visit, look at randomly chosen prescriptions that were filled in the past, and find issues with it?